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The Spoils of War

Ross Kemp was shot at by ISIS sniper while filming his scariest documentary film to date

Former Eastenders hardman faced toughest challenge yet in war-torn Syria

ROSS Kemp has always had a reputation for being a hard nut - and now he can add 'bullet dodger' to his CV after his most gruelling challenge yet left him being shot at by ISIS.

The 51-year-old actor-turned-investigative journalist takes his camera crew to the war torn Middle East - and has revealed that he very nearly didn't make it out alive.

Ross meets Kurdish fighters taking on ISIS in his latest documentary
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Ross meets Kurdish fighters taking on ISIS in his latest documentaryCredit: Sky

For his latest documentary, Ross heads to Syria and Iraq to meet with Kurdish armed forces who are currently fighting against those from Islamic State, and witnessing the devastation the conflict has caused.

But their journey takes a deadly twist as they are suddenly shot at by ISIS snipers on the west bank of the Euphrates river in Syria.

The former soap star has had a massive change in career and is now an investigative journalist
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The former soap star has had a massive change in career and is now an investigative journalistCredit: Sky
Ross was only a few feet away from cover when the sniper opened fire
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Ross was only a few feet away from cover when the sniper opened fireCredit: SKY

He explained: "The sniper opened fire on us as I was just a few feet from cover and the crew were still trying to get across."

Luckily the cast and crew managed to escape unscathed.

Thankfully the crew managed to escaped the shooting unscathed
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Thankfully the crew managed to escaped the shooting unscathedCredit: SKY
Ross said that from behind the Kurdish front lines he'd seen a genuine movement for democracy, equality and tolerance
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Ross said that from behind the Kurdish front lines he'd seen a genuine movement for democracy, equality and toleranceCredit: SKY

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Ross has also praised the Kurdish forces who are trying to stop ISIS in their tracks.

He said: "The Kurds are a beacon of light in a sea of tyranny. They’ve taken the fight to ISIS.

"Behind the front lines I’ve witnessed a genuine movement for democracy, equality and tolerance."

Ross called the Kurds 'a beacon of light in a sea of tyranny'
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Ross called the Kurds 'a beacon of light in a sea of tyranny'Credit: SKY

The new documentary, set to air this week, is the latest in a long line of films fronted by Ross that explores different ideas of violence.

Previous efforts have included a gang special, a search for pirates, and a trip to war-torn Afghanistan.

The star has recently made a brief return to  Albert Square to reprise his role of Grant in Eastenders.

Ross recently reprised his role as Grant Mitchell in a touching farewell to his on-screen mother Peggy, played by Dame Barbara Windsor
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Ross recently reprised his role as Grant Mitchell in a touching farewell to his on-screen mother Peggy, played by Dame Barbara WindsorCredit: BBC

Fans were left reeling as the cast and crew said goodbye to Mitchell matricarch Peggy - who after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, decided to end her life on her own terms instead of succumbing to the disease.

Grant has proved he has hard nut credentials both on the Square and in real life
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Grant has proved he has hard nut credentials both on the Square and in real lifeCredit: BBC

On top of his lucrative documentary series and acting roles, Ross has proved he really is the jack of all trades after setting up a third business - flogging motors as a used car salesman.

At least you can never say the man isn't versatile!

Check out Ross Kemp: The Fight Against ISIS this Thursday, 9pm on Sky One

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